Gewa Manoa S-CO-KN Koa Concert
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Gewa
Manoa S-CO-KN Koa Concert
Product Info
Article Number:
492286
Brand:
Gewa
Model:
Manoa S-CO-KN Koa Concert
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gewa Manoa S-CO-KN is a really solid entry into the Koa ukulele world. It offers a surprisingly rich tone for the price point, and the cutaway makes higher fret access much easier. This is a great choice for students or players looking for a beautiful, well-playing instrument without a premium-priced tag – it’s genuinely impressive for what it is.
Product Description
- Gewa Manoa S-CO-KN Koa Concert
- Concert Ukulele
- With cutaway
- Body: Koa
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard and bridge: American walnut
- Scale: 382 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Abalone rosette
- 18 Frets
- Chrome-plated machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: Aquila
- Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Natural
- Padded gig bag included
PROS
- • Solid Koa top delivers a warm, resonant, and pleasing tone.
- • Okoume neck provides comfortable playability and stability.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and intonation accuracy.
- • Gig bag offers convenient protection and portability for travel.
CONS
- • Koa finish, while attractive, may be prone to scratches and fingerprints.
- • Okoume neck, while stable, isn’t quite as premium as mahogany.
- • The Aquila strings are decent but many players will upgrade them quickly.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Koa
Back & Sides
Koa
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Koa generally offers a brighter, more focused tone with a pronounced midrange, while mahogany tends to be warmer and more mellow. This Koa model has a pleasant balance, but the brighter nature is definitely present.
Okoume is a stable wood, but all wood instruments benefit from proper humidity control. Avoid extreme temperature changes and keep it reasonably humidified to prevent any issues.
The abalone inlay is relatively delicate and can be scratched if handled roughly. While it's securely set, avoid applying excessive pressure or sharp objects directly to it.
